Top 10 Vegas Thrill Rides
March 21, 2008
Or, Top 10 Ways To Puke Without Alcohol
1. X-Scream, Stratosphere. Anything at the Stratosphere, actually. Either that or you’ll be sick because of how much everything costs there. Nothing like 850 feet of air between you and the ground.
2. Swinging Chairs. Stratosphere. Same idea. Bring Dramamine.
3. Big Shot. Stratosphere. Reverse bungee. 4 Gs. Enough said.
4. AJ Hacket’s Bungee. Circus Circus. Not reverse, straight down. Over concrete or over water. Your choice.
5. Fly-Away. Convention Center. Free falling over a giant fan. What could go wrong?
6. Speed, the Ride. Sahara. I wanna go fast! And then I wanna go fast backwards!
7. Speedworld. Sahara. Motion sickness again. 3D motion simulators. Racecar. Sort of real feelin’.
8. Manhattan Express. New York New York. When your heart comes out of your mouth, don’t panic. The G forces will soon push it back down.
9. Desperado. Buffalo Bill’s Casino. Primm, NV. 90 friggin miles per hour.
10. Canyon Blaster. Circus Circus Adventuredome. Pure, unadulterated fun.
Top 10 Cheapest Places to Eat In Vegas
March 14, 2008
Running low on cash? Yeah, Vegas is sort of designed to make that happen. At least the town isn’t totally heartless. The food and booze remain pretty cheap.
Here’s a list of some of the cheapest joints on or near the strip. Just remember, you get what you pay for.
1. Fiesta Rancho – Cheap and meaty buffet.
2. Sahara’s buffet – cheapest on the strip.
3. Deli at Golden Gate – 99-cent shrimp cocktail.
4. Slots-a-Fun – Yeah, sounds like a high-class establishment right? Well, at least they got hot dogs, (disappointing) pizza and cheap beer. Bon appetite.
5. The Sourdough Cafe – Steak and eggs, $2.99. What can you say?
6. Binion’s – After 11 PM, steak and lobster for $12.
7. California – decked out prime rib dinner with dessert–$10.
8. Ellis Island - $6.99 steak special. They try to hide it by not putting it on the menu. Ask ‘em about it.
9. Gold Rush – Kind of far away…you’ll need your car if you didn’t lose it. $2 steak and eggs.
10. Klondike – Mmmmm, cheap spaghetti.
Bonus: Wildfire – Breakfast $2. Lunch $3.
Top 10 HOTELS in Las Vegas
November 11, 2007
This is the list of the most luxurious and elegant hotels in Las Vegas which you choose for your trip.
1. Bellagio (hotel and casino)
Bellagio hotel and casino is located on the Las Vegas strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The hotel attracts visitors with its Villa-style suites. The famous fountains outside the Bellagio building are also the main attraction for tourists which are part of a daily show. Bellagio is considered one of the most expensive hotels in Las Vegas.
2. MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
MGM Grand, a casino and hotel, was the largest hotel in the world when it opened on December 5th, 1973. MGM Grand located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is considered one of the most famous landmarks of Las Vegas. The hotel has 2,084 rooms and contains the largest casino in Las Vegas city.
3. Mandalay Bay
Mandalay is a 39 story hotel and casino owned by MGM Mirage. The hotel opened on March 2nd, 1999 and has 3,309 rooms and 135,000 square feet of casino. The hotel has 24 restaurants and cafés, and the top five floors of its (floors 35-39) are used by the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.
4. Wynn Las Vegas
The luxurious and elegant hotel, Wynn Las Vegas, is one of the most excellent hotels in the city. The hotel is one of the newer hotels on the strip with opening on April 28th, 2005. Wynn Las Vegas’ building is currently the tallest completed building in the area with 48 stories high over the Strip.
5. Caesars Palace
Owned and operated by Harrah’s Entertainment, Caesars Palace hotel is considered one of the most luxurious and elegant hotel in Las Vegas city. The hotel is located on the west side of the Strip, between the Bellagio and the Mirage hotel. The hotel has 5 towers and 3,348 rooms, and its famous for the world-class gaming casino.
6. Paris Las Vegas
Hotel and casino, Paris Las Vegas is located on on the well-known Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Outside the hotel, there you’ll find the ½ scale replica of the Eiffel Tower which symbolizes the luxurious and elegant style of France, and its elevator can take visitors to the top for some fabulous views.
7. The Venetian Hotel
The Italian – style hotel, The Venetian, is located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. Its polished marble floors, domed ceilings, roman columns and various statues are suited for visitors whose taste is European style. The hotel contains 4,049 rooms and 120,000 square foot casino.
8. Four Seasons, Las Vegas
Four Seasons hotel, one of the few hotels in Las Vegas with no casino of its own, is considered one of the most suited hotel for visitors who seeking a peaceful place to rest. This hotel is actually located on the 35-39 floors of the Mandalay Bay Resort, and contains comfortable rooms with tastefully decorated style.
9. Mirage Hotel
The 3,044 - room hotel and casino, Mirage Hotel, is filled with colorful flowers and plants from the tropical area. The hotel is located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, and its casino is owned by MGM MIRAGE. The nightly show, an incredible erupting volcano show, is the most famous performance of the hotel.
10. Skylofts at MGM Grand
The recently – opened hotel, Skylofts hotel, is a luxury Boutique Hotel which is located on the top two floors of the MGM Grand. Its amazing views, luxury rooms and world class service is well known for visitors. The hotel offers two and three-bedroom “loft-style” units, and also provides the incredible bath with a water shower.
